Iran faces growing isolation and uncertain future amid 'dire' economic situation
- As economic pressure mounts in Iran, RFI spoke to economist Djamchid Assadi about how this is leaving the country more isolated and strengthening the role of the Revolutionary Guards.
- Iran has been unable to export oil since 1 August after a United States naval blockade shut down its main export terminals, adding to pressure on an economy already struggling with inflation and widespread poverty, Assadi told RFI.
- The Islamic Republic had been given a 60-day grace period from 15 June to reach an agreement and exported as much oil as possible during the following six weeks, meaning revenue from t
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- As economic pressure mounts in Iran, RFI spoke to economist Djamchid Assadi about how this is leaving the country more isolated and strengthening the role of the Revolutionary Guards.
- Iran has been unable to export oil since 1 August after a United States naval blockade shut down its main export terminals, adding to pressure on an economy already struggling with inflation and widespread poverty, Assadi told RFI.
- The Islamic Republic had been given a 60-day grace period from 15 June to reach an agreement and exported as much oil as possible during the following six weeks, meaning revenue from t
Sources: RFI